Teeth Whitening in Beverly Hills
Cosmetic Dentistry
Professional whitening supervised by a dentist, in-office for a faster result or with custom-fitted take-home trays. Your teeth are checked first, because whitening over untreated decay or exposed roots causes problems rather than solving them.
Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening?
Professional whitening uses stronger agents than anything sold over the counter, applied with your gums and exposed root surfaces protected. That protection is the main difference. The other is the examination beforehand, which checks for decay, leaking restorations and gum recession, all of which cause sensitivity or uneven results if whitened over. Whitening also works on natural tooth structure only, so existing crowns, veneers and fillings will not change shade, and where those are in your smile line the plan needs to account for it.
Our Whitening Expertise & Services
What professional whitening involves here, and what each option is suited to.
Expertise You Can Trust
More than thirty years of cosmetic and restorative practice. Whitening is supervised rather than dispensed, which means your teeth and gums are assessed first and the approach is chosen for your situation rather than sold as a package.
Advanced Whitening Technology
Professional-grade whitening agents, applied with your gums and any exposed root surfaces protected. Sensitivity is managed with desensitising agents where needed, and the strength is adjusted to what your teeth can comfortably handle.
Customized Whitening Options
In-office treatment, custom take-home trays, or a combination of the two. Which suits you depends on your timeframe, how sensitive your teeth are, and how much of the discolouration sits on the surface rather than within the tooth.
Assessed Before You Whiten
Decay, leaking fillings and gum recession all cause problems if whitened over, from sharp sensitivity to uneven colour. A short examination first is what prevents that, and it is included rather than an extra step.
Commitment to Your Satisfaction
You are shown your starting shade and reviewed against it afterwards, so the change is measured rather than guessed at. If the result is not what you expected, we would rather discuss it than have you leave uncertain.
In-Office Whitening Process
One appointment of roughly an hour. Your gums are isolated and protected, professional-grade gel is applied in stages, and the result is visible when you leave. Suited to patients who want the change before a specific date.
Take-Home Kit Process
Custom trays made from a digital scan of your teeth, so the gel stays where it should rather than leaking onto the gums. Worn for a set period each day over roughly two weeks, at a pace you control.
What In-Office Whitening Achieves
A visible change in a single visit, with the degree varying by how your teeth respond and what is causing the discolouration. Some sensitivity for a day or two afterwards is common and settles.
What Take-Home Whitening Achieves
A more gradual change over two to three weeks, which many patients find more comfortable because the exposure is spread out. Trays are also kept afterwards for occasional top-ups.
Types of Teeth Whitening Services Offered
Two options, and they suit different situations rather than different budgets. Dr. Shir will recommend one after assessing your teeth, and sometimes the answer is both.
In-Office Teeth Whitening:
One appointment of about an hour. Your gums and any exposed root surfaces are isolated and protected, then professional-grade gel is applied in stages under supervision. Suited to patients with a date to work toward, or anyone who would rather not manage trays at home. Some sensitivity for a day or two afterwards is common and settles.
Take-Home Whitening Kits:
Custom trays made from a digital scan of your teeth, fitted closely so the gel stays on the teeth rather than leaking onto the gums. Worn for a set period each day across roughly two weeks. Many patients find the gradual approach more comfortable, and you keep the trays for occasional top-ups later.
What to Expect During the Whitening Process
Four stages, whichever option you choose. The first one is the reason to have this done professionally rather than from a box.
Consultation
Dr. Shir examines your teeth and gums, records your starting shade, and checks for decay, leaking restorations and gum recession. Any of those need addressing before whitening, and existing crowns or veneers in your smile line are discussed at this point since they will not change colour.
Preparation
Your teeth are cleaned so the gel contacts the enamel rather than surface deposits, and your gums are isolated and protected. For take-home treatment, a digital scan is taken so the trays fit closely.
Whitening Treatment
Professional-grade gel is applied in stages over about an hour in the office, or worn in your trays at home across roughly two weeks. Either way the strength is matched to how your teeth respond rather than pushed to the maximum.
Aftercare Guidance
Written aftercare covering what to avoid in the first forty-eight hours while the enamel is more porous, how to manage any sensitivity, and how to keep the result. Coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco are the usual culprits.
Consultation
Dr. Shir examines your teeth and gums, records your starting shade, and checks for decay, leaking restorations and gum recession. Any of those need addressing before whitening, and existing crowns or veneers in your smile line are discussed at this point since they will not change colour.
Preparation
Your teeth are cleaned so the gel contacts the enamel rather than surface deposits, and your gums are isolated and protected. For take-home treatment, a digital scan is taken so the trays fit closely.
Whitening Treatment
Professional-grade gel is applied in stages over about an hour in the office, or worn in your trays at home across roughly two weeks. Either way the strength is matched to how your teeth respond rather than pushed to the maximum.
Aftercare Guidance
Written aftercare covering what to avoid in the first forty-eight hours while the enamel is more porous, how to manage any sensitivity, and how to keep the result. Coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco are the usual culprits.
What to Expect from Professional Whitening
Most patients see a clear improvement, and how much depends on what is causing the discolouration. Surface and age-related staining responds well. Staining from within the tooth, whether from tetracycline, trauma or ageing, responds far less, and where that is the cause we will tell you before you spend anything rather than after. Results are shaped to look bright and healthy rather than uniformly white, since teeth that are lighter than the whites of your eyes read as artificial.
Frequently Asked Questions About Teeth Whitening
The questions patients ask most often before starting treatment.
How much whiter will my teeth get?
It varies by patient and by what is causing the discolouration, which is why we record your starting shade and review against it rather than promising a number. Surface and age-related staining responds well. Staining from within the tooth responds far less. Dr. Shir will tell you which you have before treatment starts.
Does teeth whitening cause sensitivity?
Some sensitivity during or shortly after treatment is common, and it usually settles within a day or two. It is more likely where gums have receded and root surfaces are exposed, which is one of the things checked beforehand. Desensitising agents, a lower concentration, or spacing out the sessions all help, and we would rather adjust than have you push through it.
How long do whitening results last?
Commonly one to three years, and it depends heavily on what you drink and whether you smoke. Coffee, tea and red wine are the main causes of the colour returning. Take-home trays are kept afterwards so you can top up occasionally rather than repeat the whole treatment.
Is professional whitening better than over-the-counter products?
It uses stronger agents applied with your gums protected, and it follows an examination that rules out the problems that make whitening go wrong. Over-the-counter strips and gels are milder, and the generic trays sold with them let gel onto the gums, which is where most of the sensitivity complaints come from. For light surface staining, a shop product may be enough, and we will say so rather than sell you something you do not need.